Tacos La Esperanza

3320 Main St, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Tacos La Esperanza has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Jan 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Florida restaurants, the typical score is 72; Tacos La Esperanza is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Need chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
86
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Not operating at this time. Sanitizer must be available before operating. **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided at inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Corrected on site operator posted at inspection. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided at inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos La Esperanza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos La Esperanza on file is from Jan 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos La Esperanza?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos La Esperanza.

Has Tacos La Esperanza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos La Esperanza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos La Esperanza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.